Malthouse: Why Dees look unrecognisable from last year
There’s one element to Melbourne’s football that makes them almost unrecognisable from last season, MICK MALTHOUSE writes.
Melbourne
Omen? Dees flag found after 57 years
After being stolen from the roof of the MCC in 1964 by a cheeky kid, and used as a bedspread, the Demon’s “grand old flag” has been found. This is the incredible, secret story.
Flag favs ‘disengage’ as former captain sweats
Melbourne players are trying to go in to cruise control this week but for one former captain there’s lots of decisions to be made.
Demon makes call on ‘impossible choice’
Footy or family? Demon Nathan Jones has been faced with an “impossible choice” as his side marches toward the premiership with his wife expecting twins.
Text reveals truth in star’s epic Lyon bake
A Demons star has put his foot in his mouth after a stunning, unprovoked swipe at his former coach – and Carlton hopeful – Ross Lyon.
Melbourne closer to breaking 57-year drought
After finishing on top of the ladder, Melbourne is just two wins away from breaking a 57-year drought following a dominant final.
AFL nightmare about to get worse
The Brisbane Lions were outclassed in the first week of the AFL finals series but the bad news didn’t end there for Chris Fagan’s men.
Dees had a choice: real change or mediocrity
Twelve months ago a disastrous trip to Cairns saw the the Demons’ finals hopes go up in flames. It was catalyst for the Demons to turn self doubt into self belief. How they did it.
Star’s unprovoked, scathing bake of coach
A Demons star has given a damning character reference for former coach Ross Lyon in a clear warning for rivals Carlton.
57-year first is in AFL side’s reach
In the second qualifying final of this year’s AFL finals series, the Melbourne Demons held off the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval.
Dons’ still in the dark about Hind availability
The Bombers are no clearer about Nick Hind’s finals future after his supermarket stop over locked him out Essendon’s flight to Launceston.
Demons make a play for Adelaide hearts
The AFL minor premier says there are hundreds of reasons for Adelaideans to forget an age old rivalry – if just for one day – when they clash with Brisbane at the Oval.
All-Australian snub costs Stringer $50k
It has been dubbed one of the greatest blunders by All-Australian selectors in years and Jake Stringer’s snub came with a huge cost for the star Bomber.
Power fans snap up tickets but still time to see Lions v Dees
Port Adelaide fans did not wait long after Oval crowd numbers were boosted for tonight’s match – but tickets are still available for Saturday’s Brisbane v Melbourne clash.
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